HAMMER 2 EQ
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Owner’s Manual
W
ARNING!
Before you start your new HAMMER-EQ please read the following:
ANY real tube product is sensitive to a high SPL environment. This may cause microphonics in a recording situation. Make sure you are able to shock
mount and or place the unit in isolation if need be. Direct light will also affect tubes as well.
PLEASE be sure to have at least one rack space between any tube products from the product above and below the unit. This will ensure your tube unit
will not over heat. Over heating will cause damage to the tubes and shorten their life span. If possible, place the HAMMER unit in the top rack space to
allow air flow.
If you have received your unit via UPS/Fed-Ex/DHL, or any other courier, your HAMMER should have been double boxed for protection. If it was not
double boxed, please contact your dealer and return the unit to them for a replacement.
We demand ALL our units to be double boxed to help prevent damages during shipping.
Thank you,
Peter Montessi
President
A Designs Audio
LEGAL
NOTICE:
Fill out and Return Warranty Card to A Designs. Warranty begins the day of purchase. Your name will be placed on our mailing list (unless otherwise
requested) for future updates and new product announcements.
A Designs reserves the right to make improvements or changes at any time to this product.
Published by: A Designs Audio
P.O. Box 4255
West Hills, CA 91304 U.S.A. Edition 1.0 2004
Copyright 2013 A Designs Audio, All Rights Reserved.
WARNING: Removing Cover Will Void Your W
arranty
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1 Year Limited Warranty Internal Parts, 30-Day Limited Warranty Labor, 30-Day Limited Warranty Tubes
A Designs warrants that our hardware conforms substantially to the specifications contained in this manual when used in accordance these
specifications for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase from A Designs or its authorized dealers. In case of a valid warranty claim, your
sole and exclusive remedy and A Designs’ entire liability under any theory of liability will be, at its option, to repair or replace the product without charge,
or, if not possible, to refund the purchase price to you. The warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser of the product.
For warranty service, contact A Designs Audio at 818-716-4153 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. After obtaining the RMA
number, ship defective product to A Designs Audio, P.O. Box 4255, West Hills, CA 91304. Write RMA number on outside of shipping box. Be sure to
include your name, address, phone number, copy of original sales invoice and detailed description of the problem. A Designs Audio will not accept
responsibility for loss or damage in shipping.
Warranty is void if product serial numbers have been removed or if the product has been damaged by abuse or unauthorized modification and repair.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. A DESIGNS AUDIO MAKES
NO OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT
ABILITY, UNLESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. PURCHASERS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS
WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN.
IN NO EVENT WILL A DESIGNS AUDIO BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCREMENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED
BY LAW, DAMAGE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN IF A DESIGNS AUDIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF SUCH DAMAGES.
A Designs, A Designs Audio, HAMMER 2EQ is a trademark of A Designs. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Introduction
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Hammer 2-EQ
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Welcome to the Analog Sound of the HAMMER 2-EQ. This is an all tube product, and there are some basics you should
come to understand before using this product for the first time.
Tubes are a component that have specialized and unique features. If you are a “pre” or baby boomer, born before 1957,
you may recall using tubes in various products, such as radios, amplifiers, and televisions. So, this is just to refresh your
memory. If you are a “post” baby boomer, this could be your first experience with tubes, so please pay close attention!
(You will be tested at the end of this manual).
Tubes are most efficient and effective when “warmed up.” This means, upon starting the HAMMER 2-EQ, you should
allow the tubes to become fully heated before attempting to operate. The minimum amount of warm up time is
approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Set up your instrumentation layout before powering up the HAMMER 2-EQ. Plug in your instrument or microphone while the
unit is off. This will prevent unwanted noise such as “pops.” The same applies when you shut down. Allow a minimum of
25 seconds for the power to drain from the tubes properly. Then you can unplug your instrument or microphone.
Placing the HAMMER 2-EQ in a rack, we recommend using the first tier or allow one x space in order to properly
ventilate. Avoid overheating! Too much heat will reduce the life-span of your tubes. We also recommend strongly that
you observe SPL and shock mount any tube product.
A Designs Audio has scoured the earth for the perfect combination of tubes for this unique quality sound. Go ahead, get
started. Read the following pages carefully to become acquainted with the warmth and clarity that the HAMMER-EQ can
deliver to your recordings.
Please feel free to email A Designs via the website with any creative applications for the use of the HAMMER 2-EQ. We
have included some applications in this manual. We may just include your suggestion on our website!
Congratulations on the purchase of your HAMMER 2-EQ! Most of all have fun.
Peter Montessi, President
A Designs Audio Inc.
Features
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• Vacuum-tube design hybrid
• 2 Hard Pass Switches
• Two (2) High Cut Switches
• Two (2) Low Cuts Switches
• Two (2) Mono Three Band EQ Sections
• Milled Aluminum Face Plate
• Blue Jewel Lamp (Power Indicator)
• Two (2) XLR Input Connectors
• Two (2) XLR Output Connectors
• Two (2) U-Rack Space
• Two (2) 12AT7 Tubes
• Clean and airy high end
• Warmth, transparency, and quality sound
• Toroid Power Transformer
• Metal Casing
• Milled Aluminum Knobs
• Heavy Duty Carling Toggle Power Switch
• Each Cut and Boost for each side have dented pots.
In line with our company policy of continuous development, the above features are subject to change without notice.
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Hammer 2-EQ
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Specifications
TECHNICAL
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Noise Floor. . . . . .
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High Boost
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Low Pass .
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. 84Hz
High Pass .
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Power Requirements: . .
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Dimensions (W x H x D) .
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. 10 lbs.(Shipping weight 12 lbs.)
In line with our company policy of continuous development, the above specifications are subject to change without notice.
The HAMMER is a 2RU rack space unit that fits nicely into any Studio Rack and will compliment your array.
UNIT SIZE:
Width: Standard 19 inches for easy Rack Mount installation.
Height: Standard 3.50 inches or 2RU Rack Space.
Depth: 10 inches
Weight: 10 lbs.
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Functions
Front
1 By-pass
Switch
2 Hi Cut
Switch
3 Low Cut
Switch
4
Cut/Boost
Knob - For Low
Frequency
5
Cut/Boost
Knob - For Mid
Frequency
6
Cut/Boost
Knob - For Hi
Frequency
7 Low Frequency Switch (30/60/125/Shelves......30, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 470, 560)
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Mid Frequency Switch (125, 175, 250, 500, 800, 1.2k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.7k, 3.3k, 3.9k, 4.7k)
9 High Frequency Switch (1.8k, 2.5k, 3.5k, 5k, 7.5k, 10k, 15k, 20k, 40k......4.8k, 12.5k, 30k Shelves)
10 Power
Indicator Light
11 Power
Switch
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Functions
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Back
12 AC Power
Connector
13 Fuse
Box
14 Fuse
Amperage
15 XLR Outputs (balanced)
16 XLR Inputs (balanced)
17 Serial
Number
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Recall
Sheet
ALWAYS USE GOOD COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING ANY ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE
DOING
ANYTHING!!!!!
A-DESIGNS AUDIO INC.
PRO-AUDIO
P.O. Box 4255
West Hills, CA 91304 USA (818) 716-4153
www.adesignsaudio.com
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